Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
86A599
RGB
134, 165, 153
HSL
157, 15%, 59%
HSB
157, 19%, 65%
CMYK
19, 0, 7, 35
LAB
65, -13, 3
LCH
65, 13, 169
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 170
XYZ
29, 34, 35
LUV
65, -16, 6
HWB
157, 53%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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